Is your child scared of going to the dentist? Follow this advice to help your little one relax before the next dental checkup.
– Provide the dentist with a list of any medical conditions your child has or medications he takes. Keep your pediatrician’s phone number handy, too, in case the dentists at My Scottsdale Dentist needs additional health information. – If your child has a sucking habit, be it thumb, pacifier, or bottle, let your Scottsdale dentist know, as it may affect your child’s teeth and jaw. Also, be aware that sleeping with a bottle of milk or juice can cause tooth decay. “During sleep, liquids in the mouth — which are full of sugar and bacteria — pool around the teeth and erode them,” says Dr. Poulos. Talk to your child about what’s going to happen. Practice brushing with your child beforehand, too, so she will be used to having a toothbrush in her mouth. What To Expect 1. Meeting and Greeting
“To make sure your child feels comfortable, formally introduce him to the dentist on his first visit,” says Steven Poulos, D.D.S. A good children’s dentist will explain each step of the checkup with your child, show him the tools he’ll be using, and assure him that he can